Abstract:
An intercoupling component is provided which permits reliable, non-permanent electrical connection between a first substrate and a second substrate. The intercoupling component includes a socket terminal having a first end, and a second end opposed to the first end. An axial hole extends inward from the second end, and an electrically conductive core member is disposed within the axial hole. The core member is formed of a different material than the socket terminal body, and is sized and shaped to obstruct the hole. In addition, the first end of the socket terminal is configured to receive a pin terminal, and the second end of the socket terminal is configured to be received within a hole in a printed circuit board.
Abstract:
An intercoupling component is provided which permits reliable, non-permanent electrical connection between a first substrate and a second substrate. The intercoupling component includes an electrically conductive terminal including a first end and a second end opposed to the first end. The first and second ends are configured to receive a solder ball. An axial hole extends inward from the first end of the terminal, and an electrically conductive core member is disposed within the hole. The core member is sized and shaped to obstruct the hole. In addition, at least an outer surface of the core member includes a first material and at least an outer surface of the body includes a second material, the first material having greater solderability than the second material.
Abstract:
A hermaphroditic terminal assembly for connecting electrical devices includes an insulating support member for supporting female sockets and male pins, a number of female sockets, and a number of male pins. An intercoupling component for connecting electrical devices includes two hermaphroditic terminal assemblies configured such that the first hermaphroditic terminal assembly can be mated with the second hermaphroditic terminal assembly.
Abstract:
A socket terminal assembly includes a socket body having a first end with a first opening to receive a contact element and a second opening at a second end to receive a pin. A contact element, located in the first opening, is configured to contact the corresponding connection region of a printed circuit board; a pin has an end adapted to contact an electrical contacting area of an integrated circuit package and an opposite end configured to be inserted within the opening of the socket body. A contact spring in the second opening receives the pin and applies a frictional force sufficient to retain the lower end of the pin within the opening of the socket body. A resilient member is disposed within the opening between the contact element and the contact spring. The resilient member applies to the pin and contact element, in response to a downward force applied to the pin or an upward force applied to the contact element, a force sufficient to overcome the frictional force of the contact spring. An intercoupling component includes a socket support member having holes, each hole receiving a corresponding socket terminal assembly.
Abstract:
An adapter for connection of an integrated circuit package to a circuit board, the package being of the type having solder leads, and the adapter comprising a plurality of pins for connection to the circuit board, a plurality of lead frame elements, each lead frame element connected to a pin, and each lead frame element including a connection region sized and positioned for making a solder connection to a lead of an integrated circuit package, and insulative plastic molded around the pins and lead frame elements, the molded plastic body having a shape providing a plurality of grooves that each expose a connection region of one of the lead frame elements and that serve to align the solder leads with the connector regions.
Abstract:
A plastic package that includes a cavity for holding an integrated circuit die. The package also includes several singel-piece leads that each have bonding pad area on one end and an area for connecting to external circuitry on the other end. The package's plastic body supports the leads, separates them from each other, and includes a ridge that substantially encircles the cavity and separates the bonding pad areas from the cavity. The package may be made by forming a first portion including alignment protrusions sized to receive lead bonding pad ends, placing the leads with their bonding pads so that they are spaced apart by the protrusions, and securing them, preferably by supplying heat to the protrusions. A second portion of the package may then be molded around the first portion, the leads, and, preferably, a heat sink.
Abstract:
A socket has several upwardly extending resilient single-reed-shaped contacts that connect to downwardly extending portions of leads of an integrated circuit package. A bottom section supports these contacts and the leads of the socket, which are connected to the contacts. The contacts may be integral to lead frame elements, make a wiping contact over at least half of the downward section or at least 0.02 inches, extend from the bottom surface of the package, press inwardly or outwardly against the package leads, and are separated and maintained in registration by ribs. A top section with ribs separates and maintains the package leads in registration and a resilient reed retains the package in the top section. A pin-and-socket connector maintains the top section in place. The package leads are retained by a surface against the force applied by the contacts. The socket leads are pins supported by the bottom section and are connected to a lead frame element and the bottom section is made of a molded thermoplastic in which the elements are at least partially embedded. The socket leads and contacts are integral to the same lead frame elements and may be adapted for through-hole insertion or surface mount and may have the same footprint as the package. The socket may include a cover.
Abstract:
An intercoupling component is provided which permits reliable, non-permanent electrical connection between a first substrate and a second substrate. The intercoupling component includes a socket terminal having a first end, and a second end opposed to the first end. An axial hole extends inward from the second end, and an electrically conductive core member is disposed within the axial hole. The core member is formed of a different material than the socket terminal body, and is sized and shaped to obstruct the hole. In addition, the first end of the socket terminal is configured to receive a pin terminal, and the second end of the socket terminal is configured to be received within a hole in a printed circuit board.
Abstract:
An intercoupling component is provided which permits reliable, non-permanent electrical connection between a first substrate and a second substrate. The intercoupling component includes an electrically conductive terminal including a first end and a second end opposed to the first end. The first and second ends are configured to receive a solder ball. An axial hole extends inward from the first end of the terminal, and an electrically conductive core member is disposed within the hole. The core member is sized and shaped to obstruct the hole. In addition, at least an outer surface of the core member includes a first material and at least an outer surface of the body includes a second material, the first material having greater solderability than the second material.
Abstract:
An intercoupling component includes first male contacts, each first male contact received within a corresponding aperture of a first array of apertures and extending beyond a second surface of a first insulative support member toward a second insulative support member, each first male contact having a first axis; second contacts, each second contact received within a corresponding aperture of a second array of apertures, each second contact having a second axis; and an alignment member configured to establish a specified position of the first insulative support member relative to the second insulative support member. The first axis of each male contact is offset from the second axis of a corresponding second contact when the first insulative support member is in the specified position relative to the second insulative support member.